This easy Shrimp Scampi is perfect for dinner any night of the week and a great way to enjoy fresh (or frozen) shrimp. Cooked in a wonderful garlic butter sauce and it's ready in minutes.
Made easily in about. minutes. It goes absolutely great with a side of pasta and some crusty garlic bread.
Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a great dinner idea that really is so quick to make. Shrimp was on sale at the market this week so it was the perfect time to take advantage of the seafood value.
This recipe can be made on your stovetop in just minutes. I like to pair it with hot pasta like linguini or spaghetti with a little butter and Parmesan. Dinner is ready in no time!
You will just need a few major ingredients for this recipe - Shrimp, Butter, Garlic and it is best served on noodles.
You can use frozen shrimp or shrimp from the seafood section. Honestly, sometimes the shrimp in the seafood section has been previously frozen, so just use your best judgment. The shrimp should not feel slimy and should not have a bad smell.
This all comes together quickly on your stovetop. Just like my simple shrimp creole recipe, this meal idea is quick and delicious!
This is an entirely simple recipe, but it is oh so good! You can enjoy the shrimp in its butter garlic sauce as is,
Or you can serve it over a bed of noodles. I find that spaghetti and fettucini noodles work best with shrimp. You can also serve this over rice.
Be sure to bookmark this recipe for later.
- You can use garlic from a jar to save a couple of minutes.
This recipe cooks FAST, so make sure that you have your pasta, rice or anything else you are serving with this made and ready
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Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup white wine (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 slice lemon
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp.
- Heat butter in a skillet on medium low heat.
- Add garlic, wine and shrimp and cook until just pink for 2-3 minutes each side.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon slice over shrimp.
- Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Top with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
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Tamara Bowman
Oh my goodness - I can almost smell it! That garlic butter smell. I just ate a kids' lunchable for lunch so as you can imagine, I'm seeking something more mature..
Joanne
That sounds delicious! I almost always have frozen shrimp in our freezer too since my husband and oldest son are big fans. Pinned.
Raquel
Thanks so much for the Pin Joanne!
nancy
awesome shrimp pasta recipe!
Jeannie
Quick dinner recipe! Its perfect for my busy day. I love it!
Jessica
This was my first time making shrimp scampi and it turned out perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!